Damian Panto

Damian Panto serves as a primary procurement contact, overseeing the acquisition of specialized industrial materials and equipment. In this role, they manage the procurement process to ensure the agency's operational requirements for manufacturing and industrial hardware are met through strategic sourcing and contract administration. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns show a strong leaning toward full and open competitions, with no set-aside designations accounting for the majority of activity. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, with a portion of acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides. The technical focus of these acquisitions is centered heavily on industrial manufacturing. Primary areas of expertise include the procurement of aluminum sheet, plate, and foil, as well as rolled steel shapes. Additionally, the procurement scope extends to the acquisition of industrial and commercial fan and blower equipment, air purification systems, and various other miscellaneous fabricated metal products and commercial machinery.